JPMorgan CEO: Real estate is going to be a big problem for some banks

Not every bank is at risk, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday during an investor conference. But for lenders with more exposure to commercial properties, the months ahead could be tough. Continue reading

How to answer buyers’ top 10 most-asked mortgage questions

Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer’s mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area. Continue reading

Blend trims Q1 loss as $37.3M in revenue beats guidance

While the mortgage industry has been shrinking, Blend says it has been building its market share, processing 23.2 percent of mortgages originated in H2 2022. Continue reading

How to talk to clients about money (and all the rest): The Download

Agents can deal with economic headwinds by understanding their buyers’ mindset and helping them tap into down payment resources. Continue reading

Unlock homeownership with down payment assistance programs 

As a real estate agent, it’s not enough just to conduct the transaction. Provide education and service that will help make it possible in the first place. Continue reading

How to beat your buyer’s biggest obstacle to purchasing a home

Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to one-third of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA. Continue reading

What’s to like (or not to like) about your in-house lender? Pulse

Does your in-house lender function more as a trusted resource or as a barrier to getting your deals done in a timely manner? Continue reading

How does a good return on real estate compare with other assets?

SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis offers his guidance on real estate investing, compared to riskier investments in stocks, bonds and crypto: Do it right and you can earn enormous returns. Continue reading

5 tips for expanding the size of your investment portfolio

The best way to grow your real estate income is to increase your number of property holdings. But what’s the best way to go about increasing your portfolio, and how do you know if you’re making the right choices? Continue reading

Property managers dodged bullet after Signature failure — for now

A short-term fix by the federal government helped thousands of property managers keep the lights on after the collapse of Signature and Silicon Valley Bank. But lending will be tougher now, experts told Inman. Continue reading